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Give dose slowly according to effect. Always be prepared to manage respiratory depression with Naloxone and resuscitation equipment. Some people are over sensitive
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Indications /Dose
Dose Range: Morphine doses can increase over time if indicated
Name Dose Frequency Route Morphine Sulphate (Short acting e.g. Oramorph 10 mg/5ml) 5-10 mg Every 4 hours PRN PO (Max dose 120 mg/day . For breakthrough pain. Increase BD dose.) Morphine Sulphate (Long acting e.g. Modified release) 10 mg 12-hourly. PO. Up titrate as needed Morphine Sulphate 2.5-5 mg 4-hourly PRN for pain, LVF, operative IV/SC/IM Morphine Sulphate 10-20 mg/24 hrs Syringe pump SC Often for palliation IV/SC/IM Interactions
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